Azumi AZ-Z3RBEO-C intermediate flute – B foot, sterling silver Z-cut headjoint, sterling silver body and foot joint, split E, offset G, open hole
Azumi presents an instrument infused with the essence of the Altus DNA, cherished by the most accomplished flutists worldwide. With its impeccable harmonic balance and thoughtfully calibrated scale, embark on a delightful flute journey that will fill your life with joy.
Key features:
– Sterling silver headjoint, body and foot joint: The tonal character of this series is supported by the use of 925 sterling silver for body, headjoint, lip-plate and riser.
– Z-cut headjoint: Incorporating a more rectangular embouchure hole with minimal over and undercutting, this headjoint produces a quick response without sacrificing flexibility or control. The sound is open and free, providing modern tonal color.
– Altus scale: Based on the work and recommendations of renowned British flutist William Bennett, the Altus Scale offers excellent intonation, carefully tuned harmonics, and balanced registers.
– Pointed key arms: Usually reserved for professional models, all Azumi Flutes feature pointed key arms for an elegant and refined look, improved key strength, and even pad wear. The pointed arms connect the key hinge tube to the key cup at the back and across the top of the key, ending in a point in the center of the cup.
– Open holes: An open hole flute has holes at the center of the A, G, F, E, and D keys. Open holes are the standard among intermediate flutes and are the preference of the majority of flutists.
– B footjoint: The B foot reaches down to a low B, one half-step lower than the C footjoint. It has one more key and the length of the tube is extended by about one inch. The B footjoint also adds weight to the overall instrument which increases resistance and results in producing an overall darker tone versus the brighter tone of a C footjoint. The B footjoint improves the overall pitch of the third octave. The B footjoint is the standard choice on flutes above the student level. All Azumi flutes come with a B footjoint.
– Split E mechanism: The Split E mechanism is designed to make the high E more responsive.
– The C# trill key is a lever activated by the first finger of the right hand to open a tone hole next to the thumb key. It simplifies many awkward trill and tremolo fingerings and has become a preferred feature among professional flutists. It is available as an option on the Azumi AZ3 flute.
